S. 2062 · 117th Congress

SAFE TRAINS Act

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2021-06-15
Latest action
2021-06-15 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Stopping America's Foreign Enemies Through Rail And Infrastructure National Security Act or the SAFE TRAINS Act

This bill prohibits railroad freight cars from operating on the U.S. freight railroad interchange system if the cars are manufactured in or use sensitive technologies from a country of concern or an affiliated state-owned enterprise. Countries of concern include nonmarket economies, those that inadequately protect intellectual property rights, and violators of certain foreign trade practices and agreements.